davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
A Maryland Murder.
JOHN CLANCY SHOT THROUGH THE HEART BY JOSEPH
HASTINGS.

HASTINGS.
The village OF st. Denis, a small settlement on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near the Relay
Station was last night the scene OF q brutal and
unprovoked murder. The Baltimore american
says: Jos. Hastings and Jno. Clancy are both sim
gle young men, living al ST. Denis. Clancy was
employed In the hat factory OF Messrs. Brigham,
Hopkins a Co, near there. They had dispute
last night, growing out OF previous difficulty be-
tween Clancy and a friend OF Hastings, when Hast
ings drew pistol and shot Clancy through the
heart, Instantly killing him In the excitement
Hastings made his escape, while friends were car.
ing for Clancy and sending for Apply Hast
ings is man or bad reputation, and has been very
notorious on account OF his frequent drunken
brawls and earned the name OF being desperate
character. The whole community was aroused as
soon as IL became aware or Clancys death, and
men are searching both Howard and Baltimore
COMMITTEES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
The Big Telegraph Deal.

THE TERMS OF TIE TRANSFER OF TIE B. AND o.
PROBABLY AGREED UPON.
The New York Sun to-day says: It was an
nounced on excellent authority last night that
the terms by which the western Union Telegraph
Company is to absorb the Baltimore and Ohio
Telegraph Company have been agreed upon. It
was stated that Mr.. Gould had directed Dr. Nor
vim Green, as president Of the western Union,
to sign the contract with Mr. j. Perpont Morgan,
representing the syndicate, having In charge the
more and Ohio properties. A powerful director Of
the western Union got out OF bed at midnight to
talk about the transaction. He said that Robert
Garretts sudden return to New York was the re-
suit OF negotiations affecting the purchase OF the
Baltimore and Ohio by the western Union, and
that he will be here to formally participate in the
turning over OF the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
A Chinese villain.

CHARGED WITH ENTiCiSG LITTLE GIRLS INTO HU
LAUNDRY AND AssAULT1NG THEM.
GRFEsFIELD, MASS, october 4.-The arrest here
TO-DAY OF An Foo. Chinese laundryman on serious
charges, has created Intense excitement In the
The charges are that for period or
several weeks the prisoner has been entcing girls
aged from nine 20 twelve, into his shop. In the
OF a large block near Main street where,
II Il alleged, he criminally assaulted them AZ
least half dozen children said TO be involved
and it Is said the evidence Is very positive. He
will be arraigned this afternoon and In the mean
time the testimony OF the children will be taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

a schooner Wrecked and Three Of the
Crew Loss-Heroic Rescue of Four


CHICAGO, october A 81. Joseph, Mich, special
says: The Schooner Havana owned by Capt. A. p
Read, OF kenosha, was sighted OF this port yes
teriay morning fying signals OF distress. The
vessel was In a sinking condition and the crew
were unable % keep her hold clear OF water. Capt.
John Curran concluded 70 beach her II possible,
and headed Tor shore. AT O'Clock, when about
three-fourths OF a mile on shore, the vessel went
down nd the crew We're seen % climb into the
rigging. There were seven men aboard Capt.
Curran, steward John Morris ana a sailor named
Joseph Clint cllmped into the main rigging. and
the others into the fore rigging. As the vessel
gave heavy lurch the maiG'aast crashed
overheard carrying three men into the
breakers. They struck out for shore aud
when last seen We're breasting the waves
They were probably drowned. The remaining four
men cUng 10 the crosStrees for nearly three hours
when o tug came 20 their rescue. IL took nearly
three-qlarters OF an hour get the men from their
pertlous position. The names OF the rescued men
are Samuel McCumon. mate; Charles Hagan, Rob
ert Mccormick. and George Hughes. The mate
had his arm broken before the vessel sank. hut he
clung TO the mast with the grit ot a hem. The
captain and crew OF the tug deserve much praise
for the rescue as there was a terrible running
and the little tug was tossed about so that those
who watched her from shore thought she would
surely founder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
Opposition to Count s1itkiewicz.

Opposition to Count MitkievVicZ.
NEWS BROUGHT FROM HONG KONG BY THE OCEANIC
Tine steamship oceanic arrived at San Francisco
from Yokohama and Hong Kong yesterday. She
brings Hong Kong advices to September 8. An
arrangement is reported to have been made be-
tween the Chinese government and the Great
Northern Telephone Co.. working in conjunction
with the Eastern Extension Co., for the extension
OF the Imperial China telegraphs to Kalgan and
ktachta, which will give a direct telegraph route
from China to the continent of Europe and Great
Britain. II Is said the Great Northern CO. is to
pay the Chinese government one hundred thou
sand taels, on condition that the Chinese pay the
same rate per word as the two companies, namely,
two dollars The arrangement is to continue In
force sixteen years. Considerable indignation has
been expressed at this attempt to obtain q mo-
nopoy and later reports from China respecting the
Cn1na-American banking and telegraphic Syndi-
cate FOR which Count Mitkiewicz negotiated con-
cesstons are very conflicting. 1t is stated that
Yen, president Of the board OF revenue has
strongly petitiOned the empress not to grant the
proposed concessions, and the China Merchants
CO. has repudiated all connection with the syndi-
cate. The English interests in China have been
endeavorng to prevent the fnal c0nsummatton OF
the grant to America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
The Case against Broker MacgiIl.

THE COMPLAINANT FAILS no APPEAR AND A No1lE
PROSEQUI Is ENTERED.
This afternoon, in the Police Court, Assistant
District Attorney Sheppard called Judge SHELLS at
tentton to the case OF Alexander 8. Macgill the
stock broker, No sis 7th street northwest, who is
charged by Col.G w. z. Black with false pretenses
He said that the case had been set for trial to-day
but for some reason the prosecuting witness was
absent
Mr.. Darlington, who appeared for the defendant,
said that the case had been continued swo or three
times, and objected to any further continuance.
me defendant; ne said, was reputable business
thought the case should be disposed OF.
MIR. Sheppard asked tor no further continuance
but nOlle pressed the case.
The warrant, which was sworn out by Col,
Black, charged that the defendant falsely repre-
sented that ne had disposed OF 500 shares of
Louisville and Nashville Railroad stock for the
benefit OF complainant, when, in fact, he had not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

FoR LDIILINa PosrxAsrRR.G GRNERAL vnAs-At
minneapolis MINI, WIN. WEIGH, an eccenyf1c law.
yer. formerly OF Madison, WiS, has bean indicted
BY the grand jury for hbelling P0stD1aster-G Gen.
efai Villas 10 little sheet called the Home DIARY,
Wn1cn WEIGH publishes for his own amusement
In this little paper WEIGH has charged villas with
wreck1ng the Madison Mutual Insurance Co. and
embezzling It's funda The two are old eneanieA
and WEIGH promised TO bring witnesses nom Wis.
cousin TO prove all he saya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
Telegrams to The Star.
DISASTERS ON THE LAKES.
New York'S Good-by to the Volunteer.
TRYING TO SAVE THE ANARCHISTS
Bismarck Leaves the Papal Question Alone.


= kAC mex 0HuS tue dttCa0 QueS-
ton as one that Italy Alone should
Consider.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
FRANKFORT, october 4.-Signor Crispi, In an in
terview here to-day with the editor OF the FranL-
Jrter Zeituno. said that the invitation TO the in
terview at Friedrichsruhe came from Prince Bis
marck. The negotiations did not include the
Roman question, which Prince Bismarck regards
as a matter OF consideration for Italy herself.
Italy demands be continued. ''the maintenance
OF the European balance OF power and Of peace
like our allies, Germany and AUSTRIA Signor
Crispi left at noon to-day for Milan.
Cardinal Bartolinia, an intimate friend OF the
pope, died yesterday at Florence.
The continental stock exchanges are quiet and
Inactive, and quotations are unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

NEW YORK, October 4.-The sixteenth annual
convention OF the National Board or steam Navi-
cation began its session at the Fifth avenue hotel
to-day. President A. Z. Cheney, OF New YORK,
called the meeting to order. Among those present
were First Vice President ID. b. Wood, OF New Or
leans; Second Vice President +. A. Churchman,
Philadelphia; Treasurer Addison Lyle, P1ttsburg;
Secretary j. w. Bryant New Orleans and Assist
ant Secretary Charles L. Boyer, New York. The
session will last until Thursday. The attendance
OF delegates is large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

CHICAGO. October 4.-Edward sCd Thos Moran,
aged about twenty-eig and tSenty-six respec-
lively, found dead In bed at their hotel this
morning, sufocated by gas They came from
Ardake, Dakota, and We're en- route to AmporiA,
Ont. The two were brothers ana apparently were
business men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
Died and Was hurled at Sen.

LADY SAID TO HAVE BEEN FROM WASHINGTON pTu0
ON BOARD THE wERRA.
NEW YORK, october 4.-Mrs. Charles Sibey Coye,
OF Washington ID. c., a saloon passenger ON board
the steamship Werra, from Bremen, which arrived
here this morning, died september Is. and WAS
buried al sea.
fThe Washington City Directory contains no
such name as that given above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
SALUTING THE VOLUNTEER.

When Leaving New York This Morn
ing.
NEW YORK, october 4.-The volunteer left for Mar
blehead this morning via the East River. From
Bay Ridge to the time the vessel got out OF reach
OF hearing She was made the recipient Of Salutes
OF all kinds. The yachts of Bay Ridge sent the
craft off with Salv0 OF cannon, while tugs and
steamboats, footed after the old-time fashion. A
crowd on the Brooklyn bridge also joined I'm the
hurrahing, which was continued all along the
East River until the peerless craft had passed al
most out OF sight and Capt. Haff could rest his
weary hand, tired from returning the manifold
SaluteS he received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT.
President Hurt, OF the WashingtOn
and Georgetown Railroad, sued for
$500, 200 Damages.

To-day Messrs. Hunton Chandler and Messrs
Ellis Johns Mcknight, for John A. Woods, filed
o suit at law against Henry Hurt to recover
100000 damages The declaration sets forth
that prior to December 16, 1886, there existed in
the District the Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company, OF which the defendant Is the
president, and he was anxious to sell his stock,
and In an interview with plaintiff at that date
agreed that he would buy and deliver to the plaintiff
through Riggs & Co, at the price Of $3.50 per
share, IL 900 shares OF such stock and deliver 1t
within sixty days. Plaintiff AYERS that he accepted
the proposal and put the agreement In writing;
that at least 1000 shares should be ready for de-
Livery liver = IN q 10 y days on December l3 he was in
tton OF the 10th inst. has been accepted on the
part OF the stockholders owning 6,471 shares.
the agreement to sell and deliver as soon as It is
presented to them, and we bind ourselves to Sc
cure the signatures for $50 shares additional" !"
agreement he appointed Riggs & Co. his agents.
not only to receive from plaintin money for the
stock, but to procure from other their
the stockholders an otter; that Riggs Co
on December Is informed plaintiff that they held
an agreement signed ign BY The owner Of 7.2l1 shares
quotes from this communication: SIT Is distinctly
understood that the funds above referred to to
nexta He charges that this Clause was inserted
at the instance OF Hurt, and for the purpose and
intent OF retiring and breaking his contract; and
he charges that this clause did operate
as breach OF contract; that said
Hurt would not furnish the plain
TIN the stock as agreed and he (Hurt} then
wrongfully demanded that plaintiff pay for the
shares in twenty days from the date OF the con-
tract instead OF within sixty days. Plaintiff AYERS
that he protested against said demand and further
AYERS that the contract was violated and that he
had been put to great cost and expense. He AYERS
further that Hurt agreed to sell 600 shares and
the amount OF stock he QD did procure was 7,211
uncluding his own) and plaintiff could have sold
them, had they been delivered, for $500 per share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

SuffOcated i'm AN Abandoned Shaft.
A BOY AND MAN LOSE THEIR LIVES IN AN OLD COAL
PrTTSBURG, october "A Chronicle. Telegraph
Youngstown, Ohio special says: VIM. Wood, aged
fifteen, son OF Frank Wood, OF the Mower and
Reaper Co., and his fathers coachman, Geo. Haw-
k1ns drove out to the Allen coal mine, an aban-
doned slope, yesterday afternoon to explore 1t.
Not returning, search was made, and at O'Clock
this morning both were found dead In the slope,
where they had been suffOcated by foul air.
party OF miners pumped air into the slope for two
hours before the bodies could be taken out. Wood
intended to leave for college to-day. Hawkins was
twenty-eight years OF age and leaves wife and
two chfdren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

+ WINNERS IN THE RAcEs.-The winners OF the
races al Clifton yesterday were Glen Almond, Am
Der, Wayward, John Alexander, and Eonte AZ
Latonia-Monocrat Puente, Bracahan. Lttae
MIpch. and Wary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

A BAsE-BAII PLAYER KILLS HR BRoruKR-
Michael O'ConEor, a youthful baseball enthusiast
confessed I'm Chicago yesterday that ne was the
Slayer OF his brother John, aged sixteen, who died
sunday night with q fractured skull, the eject OF
being struck with o bat In the afternoon The two
brothers led rival SIDES IN game sunday, ana %
warm was the rivalry that dispute over an um.
pires decision resulted in q general night, during
which John OConnor received his death blow.
Michael has not been arrested, the parents OF the
dead boy believing the afair 70 have been an aoct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

THE CvIL-SERvICE EXAMINATIONS for promotion
IN the War Department will be continued as soon
after the 5th OF october as possible. The exami-
nation board are now engaged in preparing the
questions. The clerks In the Office OF the Secre-
tary OF War will be examined first 1t Is thought
that two days examination will be all that is
necessary to finish the tests for promotion in all
the bureaus OF this department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

VIRGINIA P0sTMAsTERs APPoINTED.-The follow
Ing were among the fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed to-day: Virginia-George R. Peyton,
Alum Springs. Rockbr1dge Co., vice Amos Fox. re-
signed; Charles Fl. Snidow, Kimbalton
Giles Co., vice Nellie A. Snidow, resigned;
Charles A. kOfner, KO1ners Store Augusta
Co. vice ". R. Talley, resigned; F. F. Ross, ,TraDp,
Loudoun Co, vice Joseph H. Ross, deceased. West
Virginia A Feely, Thomas, Tucker Co., vice
w. T. McGahan, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

Failure 81 . o1roDspoftassOm company
MrssEAroln, MIMI, October 1.-THE schedule Of
assets ana liabilities OF the NALL Clark Transpor-
tation Co. OF saltwater, Mimi, was filed to-day.
A total OF t75751 nominal assets includes seven
gteamboats tnv0lced at e66, 500, which Steamboat
mon estimate at $4,000 The liabilities are
100,S6l. Among the heaviest creditors are the
First National Bank Of 81 Paul aud Knapp stout
Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

CIVIL SERvIcE.-Commissione Oberly has gone
to New York on business. He will return to-mor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
District Government Affairs.

WUKk.
Material for the following work has been fur
nished by the District Leads OF asphalt tile in front
OF 1Our houses on Sd street southeast, for T. j.
Mayer, at $3. IS; sidewalk at 1902 street north
west, for w. H. Grtmshaw, at $21 43; pavement ex-
tended on corner OF Vermont avenue and L street.
at $157, for Jos. S. Boss; pavement extended on
10th and Streets at $SS, for the same; sidewalk
laid In front OF 6O4 and 606 9th street northwest
for w. NJ. Galt at 5000.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Commissioners have written to Vice Presi-
dent Spencer, OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, expressing their qualification at the eX-
pressed Intention OF his company TO comply with
the order OF the District authorities in relation to
the use of the "Y."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

SuocKno OUTRAGE IN TExAs-John Barlow and
Miss Julia walker, who were 70 be married In q
few days, were met by negroes while walking n
volver was held at Barlows head while one or the
negroes forcibly carried Miss Walker on and out.
ragged her. Tney VIII be lynched II caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
A Mysterious Voice.
POLICEMAN INVESTIGATES AND DIsCOvERs

POLICEMAN INVESTIGATES AND DISCOVERS ITS
SOURCE.
Sunday morning when Offlcer Henry, of the
South washington police station, went on ''dog
watch" at O'Clock a. m. persons living near
Four-and-a-half street and Maryland avenue called
his attention to noise in the large house on the
corner, formerly the residence of Mary Hall, and
now vacant except that some OF the rooms are oc-
cupied only 10 the daytime by al association.
The neighbors reported that they had heard the
voice Of child in the house during the night, and
'aunty." With the aid OF ladder the officer got
over the high brick wall surrounding the premises
he heard the voice below him plainly cali 'aunty."
Walking down stairs he again heard 1t. This time
''mama" was called, and looking through the key
parrot sitting on the back OF chair and plain
lively calling as If tOinvite human companionship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 st.
ASSETSA$79O. .55s.61.
Office hours from a IN. to 4 80 p. On the first
Wednesday in each month open from to O'Clock p.
M, on which day advances Will be made promptly at
7:30 O'Clock p.
Anew issue Of stock-{the 14th>-wiu be open for
subscription and payment Oct g. 1887, shares 81 so
per month.
Pamphlets explaining the object and advantages Of
the Association are furnished upon application.
THOMAS SOMERvILLE, Pres't
JNO. JOY EDISON, Sec'y. o3-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

F@ THE RICHARD WAGNER SOCIETY
- takes pleasure il announcing the annual
have been made to render this fourth as
des rvedly successful the preceding Circulars
will be shortly issued. 1t'
WOMANs CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
Rooms. $50 Pennsy lysnis NV. All ladies inter
s'isd is cordially invited MRS Ia rErRA President.
g. UNION Co,oPERATIvE BUILDING AS
NEW ISSUE OF STOCK.
The sixth annual and seventy ysecond regular month
aosn and making ss ssyanss. vii be held on
'ep0n' to the nD bHNss ssH & SoSskf MI saen
o.s. DANIEL VI Ks = p.
- Operative Dentist has removed to Parlors
9l3 Pennsylvania ave. NV, over Paret's sta ionery
:. 's" 'n''' W. " S'siR5. MEizfSoff 1Ss = Cos.
SPECIAL ATTENTION is CALLED TO
49, advertisement in this paper of the Chancery
Sale on WEDNESDAY,, October .,th. at O'Clock, by G
H. Crasin and T. F. Miller. trustees Of part Of lot 49,
demand o3-2t
g. SPECIAL NOTICE-THE INTEREST OF
neersf Supplies. known as SMITH SULLIVAN, $40
WM e OF Ss
or passenger elevators will be cheerfuly given. and
plans and specifications of steam plants furnished if
and see ~ rs. sMf HI SHARsWOop. $50 Pennsyi
vania ave- NV. Old Chesapeake" s3-2t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

John B. Finch, OF Nebraska, the noted prohib1.
tion orator, died In Boston last night from IL C.
feet Of 1T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
fromn wall street Today.

NEW YORK october 4, IL a-m.-The opening OF
the stock market this morning was Irregular,
though the changes in most stocks from yester.
days nnal figures were from u TO e per cent only,
except In New England, which was exceptional
with an advance OF ss. The trading was active,
and St Paul. Western Union, and Reading were
most prominent, though IL afuerward became
rather quiet. Prices were strong from the OPEN
\ 70 per cent were established In the general
list, while Western Union gained and st. Paul 1.
A reaction then carried prices down Until about
half the early advance was lost ON q rapidly de-
creasinr business. The market fiuctuated with
narrow limits but remained generally steady after
thaf time and at IL O'Clock was quiet, and, though
rather heavy, at small fractions below the opening
figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04
struck by Ligh,ning and Rnrned.


PANA ILL.,, October 4.-D. NJ. McLaUgh = barn
and contents AT Lakewood Were struck by LIZ ht-
ming Last night and burned. Loss So, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

Ks, SECURITY INyEsTMENT C0MPANY.
Tues pi q cfoBE .ho Of sns my
ALExiN iNDER ELLIOT, JR- President;
~ TIVE BGiLbfSG associAT1oS.
vii Ths ss ssd a IN 2i 1s
. s,osk i per share. on which an advance of $1,000
This the only Co-Operatiye Building Association
vsnces by regular PAYMENT Of dues in seven years by
allowing credit OF S12O per return of sd-
o% ada Is peg ee
aOwsd ~ b, By tae Association which makes
The interest allowed on stock is per cent per
Ter cent additional on advanced payments for the
first year. IN order to raise sufficient funds to meet the
demand for advances This makes per cent net for
stock can De subscribed for from a. M to 4:3O p.
C. C. DUNCANSON. President o:i-2t
HE sEGsNp f1sSI ISS6HY HSMIITElS MEbf IS1S e
A o. s sf s 81 OF dues ad & ad
Ihe sum Of Sl30 may be obtainsd on each share ad-
per PERSON wishing to home sto os I'M
vest their savings would do wen to become members
ii tons @ for stock be reesissd be- 'n'n s'0Ser'p
FsssSas isi + s,h
J. J. Derlo ody. Secretary, Sl7 st. s.w.
p. B. Dunn Treasurer 2lS 10th st. NV.
And the following directors:
Robt. Mcdonald, I:,S st. NV.
1hos. j. Myers. 12l6 ST NV.
j. H richardson. S:}1 9th at. s.w.
II. W. Smith 111 st. sw.
Henry Wex. 443 7th ST. sw.
Geo. W. Dant, $50 7th st. s.w.
And
John Finn, 518 23d st. NV
Also,
Fillmore Beall, Attorney, 321 ~ st. NV.
F. y. Deyereux. 103 18th ct. NV.
J. f. Cullinane, 456 7th st. s.w
j. SoDdnelmer. 509 7th st.
G. u. Parker. AZ and SITS. s3O-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

COMMISSIONER MILLERs PEAcH-BLow vAsE.-Mr.
Miller, the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, has
been presented with vase Of exQuisitely tinted
glass. which was manufactured In his State. It is
PROBABLY two feet high, and is tinted after the
peach-olow vase. 1t was presented by some OF the
west Virginia doctors who attended the interna-
ttOnal medical congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-04

THEY HAVE TO PAY THEIR Own CAR FARE-The
Clvil-service Commission Is not allowed any money
for car fare, and the members OF the board COM
pl"1n that 1t works a great hardship upon them.
IN the appropriation bill before the last Congress
the House the appropriations committee struck tt
out. The First Controller OF the Treasury decided
plain that its intention was not to allow car fare
All the examiners and others when they are out
upon puOuc service have to pay their own fare